M3 and Counting

So after a FANTASTIC break filled with sleep, sloth, and a mini vacation to New Orleans complete with getting lost in the ghetto, I'm back to the daily grind.

So the first thing I learned bright and early on monday morning when I get in is my M3 rotation schedule. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that I got one of my top 4 choices! I got into group 5, which starts off on surgery so I'm really excited. I originally signed up with the Cupcake Queen and Aspiring Neurosurgeon for Medicine first, but I really wanted surgery first and I'm stoked that the schedules turned out the way they did. Plus, the group of people that my group made of (complete with the ongoing swapping) includes some of the best people I could ever have picked to work with. So I think all in all, Group 5 will be kicking ass, taking names, and leaving all others in the dust. Haha. Well, maybe not exactly like that, but I think we have an awesome group of people and it's going to be lots of fun. I can't wait to get started. Now all I have to do is pass pesky little things like the rest of M2 year and STEP. Ugh, STEP. I am looking forward to that being over. Besides, having my friends in the medicine first, we'll still have the biggies at the same time and we can swap tips for the rotations since we're doing them at complete opposite times.

So I'll be making rice krispie treats for the Pediatric Interest Group bake sale all week. The proceeds go to the children's hospital so it's a good cause. Plus, it gives me an excuse to make goodies and eat whatever sticks to the spoon. haha (hence why I've been gymming a little longer than usual). I didn't think they would be as popular as they turned out to be. They were the first item to sell out! I'm just making the regular ones, opposed to the peanut butter laiden ones that didn't seem to sell as quickly. It's a lot faster and cheaper anyway. Even though I personally prefer the ones with peanut butter. So go buy some rice krispie treats!

I also single handedly booked a speaker, room, and set a date for the next (and last of the year) Pathology Interest Group meeting! I feel so grown up. I'm hoping I'll get to be president next year. I know I haven't made up my mind on what I wanted to do as far as specialties go, but path is definitely on the board. I'll just have to see what I enjoy and what I don't and then make up my mind then. I have a feeling I'll be one of those M4's that still doesn't know what they want to do when they grow up. I hope I can at least rule out a few things by next year (I'm thinking surgery...but who knows, I may end up LOVING it...shudder....).

Seeing how it's the last three weeks of lecture EVER, I've decided to actually kick it up and study. I mean, hardcore study. So far, so good. Made it to lecture and paid attention. I even took notes during lecture. I haven't done that since the first week of M1 year. I also got coffee and studied in the library this afternoon. I never do that. Usually I come home, nap until 6 ish, eat dinner, look over something, gym, then shower and bed. I have a new inspiration to make sure I pass M2 and Step...because if I don't, I'll miss out on Group 5!!!! haha. Did I mention I'm completely PUMPED about my M3 group????? haha.

Well, I better finish making my rice krispies before study and gym.